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English Expressions, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs | Meanings, Examples & Usage

Idiom Real estate

to successfully finalize an agreement

"After weeks of negotiation, they finally closed the deal."

Phrasal-verb Closure

to finish outstanding follow-ups before the day ends

"Let's close the loop today so clients get answers before evening."

Idiom Digital

the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet

"Many businesses rely on cloud computing for data storage and security."

Phrasal-verb Sky condition

when the sky becomes covered with clouds

"The sky clouded over, and we knew it was going to rain soon."

Idiom Communication

to give someone the necessary information

"Can you clue me in on the schedule changes?"

Phrasal-verb Leadership

to guide short daily check-in meetings

"Leads coach daily standups so updates stay crisp and helpful."

Phrasal-verb Mentorship

to help a person move beyond uncertainty

"Leaders coach people past doubt with honest feedback and support."

Phrasal-verb Mentoring

to guide someone step by step through a task

"I coach through tough trade-offs by sharing past cases."

Phrasal-verb Guidance

to train someone thoroughly to improve their skills

"My mentor coaches me up before every major presentation."

Phrasal-verb Problem-solving

to find a software workaround for a problem

"Engineers code around the bug until an official patch ships."

Idiom Ai

to work extremely fast and efficiently on programming

"She can code like a machine when a deadline is near."

Idiom Ai

a set of moral principles guiding AI development or usage

"Developers must follow a strict code of ethics in AI research."

Idiom Innovation

to create innovations that shape future technology

"AI researchers are working hard to code the future."

Idiom Ai

to solve a problem through programming skills

"When the system crashed, she managed to code her way out."

Idiom Thinking

I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.

"René Descartes' famous phrase Cogito, ergo sum highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence."

Idiom Marketing

to contact a potential customer without prior introduction

"He spent all morning making cold calls to new clients."

Idiom Law

a criminal case that has not been solved for a long time

"The detective reopened a cold case from 1999."

Idiom Emotions

to feel nervous or hesitant about something

"He got cold feet before proposing to her."

Idiom Behavior

a person who is unemotional or lacks warmth

"He’s such a cold fish; he never shows his feelings."

Idiom Emotion

to ignore someone deliberately

"After the argument, she gave him the cold shoulder for days."

Idiom International

a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare

"During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a cold war."

Phrasal-verb Collaboration

to work jointly on a specific project or task

"Both companies agreed to collaborate on the new software product."

Phrasal-verb Collision

to crash into something or someone

"Two motorcycles collided with each other at the intersection."

Idiom Art

to think or act creatively and unconventionally

"Good designers always color outside the lines."

Idiom Success

to make a lot of progress or improvement

"She has come a long way since she started her career."

Phrasal-verb Networking

to find something or someone unexpectedly

"We came across a promising distributor during the trade fair."

Phrasal-verb Personality

to appear or seem to be something

"He came across as a very confident person."

Phrasal-verb Character

to seem or appear to be sincere and truthful

"He always comes across as honest in conversations."

Phrasal-verb Manners

to appear polite when expressing an opinion

"Even when disagreeing, she always comes across as polite."

Phrasal-verb Outing

to go somewhere with someone when invited

"Would you like to come along to the picnic this Sunday?"

Phrasal-verb Damage

to break into pieces; to fall apart emotionally

"The old book came apart in my hands."

Phrasal-verb Agreement

to regain consciousness; to change one’s opinion

"She finally came around to our way of thinking."

Phrasal-verb Decision making

to change your opinion and agree with something eventually

"After some debate, the board came around to supporting the new idea."

Phrasal-verb Movement

to return to a place

"When will you come back from London?"

Idiom Aviation

to return to reality after being excited or daydreaming

"After the vacation, it’s time to come back to earth."

Phrasal-verb Confession

to tell the truth about something you did wrong

"He decided to come clean about the accident."

Phrasal-verb Truth

to tell the truth about something you’ve been hiding

"She finally came clean about her past."

Phrasal-verb Honesty

to be completely honest with someone about something

"You should come clean with the team about the project delay."

Idiom Architecture

to suddenly fail or collapse

"Their plans came crashing down after the crisis."

Phrasal-verb Rain

when rain or snow falls heavily

"The rain is really coming down now."

Phrasal-verb Accountability

to punish or criticize someone severely for wrongdoing

"The board decided to come down hard on those involved in the scandal."

Phrasal-verb Management

to criticize or punish someone strongly for a decision or action

"The board will come down on any department that exceeds the budget."

Phrasal-verb Analysis

to be influenced or decided by a particular factor

"The decision will come down to how much money we have left."

Phrasal-verb Health

to become ill with a disease

"I think I'm coming down with a cold."

Phrasal-verb Initiative

to offer to help or take part in something

"Several team members came forward to volunteer for the new task."

Phrasal-verb Helping

to volunteer or offer assistance when needed

"Many citizens came forward to help the victims of the earthquake."

Phrasal-verb Honesty

to volunteer information or truth about something important

"She came forward with the truth about what really happened."

Idiom Change

to return to the original state after a series of changes

"After years abroad, she’s come full circle and moved back home."

Phrasal-verb Invitation

to enter a room or building

"Please come in and have a seat."

Phrasal-verb Inheritance

to receive money or property, usually by inheritance

"He came into a large sum of money after his uncle passed away."